Media Executive - Kplc

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025.

We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KPLC is located in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana. Situated along Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River, Lake Charles is known for its industry, booming economy, and culture. Lake Charles is the fifth-largest city in Louisiana. KPLC began broadcasting in the summer of 1954 and is consistently one of the nation's most innovative and most
watched television stations, ranking among the top 5 Nielsen-rated stations nationally throughout the year.

KPLC is currently searching for a Multimedia Executive to work with local businesses to help them generate sales and increase their profitability. This position utilizes an audience-based sales approach, selling across all product platforms to provide marketing solutions to current and new customers. All candidates should have proven closing abilities, be skilled at cold calling, and can develop New Business. Candidates must be enthusiastic, confident, driven, and self-motivated hunters.

• Create a strategic business plan to meet and exceed revenue goals and targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Develop new local direct business, generate/follow-through on sales leads, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue
• Conduct Needs Analysis and account reviews to uncover the customer's most essential needs.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and value to customers
• Create and deliver formal presentations to clients/prospects
• Provide follow-up assessments of advertising effectiveness
• Collaborate with Traffic personnel to provide timely and accurate traffic instructions
• Use CRM (Matrix) to manage day-to-day activity, weekly/quarterly projections
• Conduct account maintenance including make-goods, post reports, aging & collections

• Bachelor's or equivalent combination of education (experience in outside sales considered a plus)
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic personality is crucial
• Must be able to manage time effectively, work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient in using MS Office products and CRM software
• A real desire to understand clients and their business needs
• Must be creative, flexible, and able to adapt to industry changes
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and complete specific tasks on time
• Driver’s license and dependable transportation required
• MVR required

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every…